Straight answers on sod prices around Arlington: what installed sod usually costs per square foot, what a typical front or backyard runs, and what pushes the price up or down.
Installed sod in the Arlington area typically runs from about $1.50 per square foot, including removing the old lawn, basic grading and laying the sod. Many average jobs land between about $1,150 and $2,300. The sod itself is only part of the price. Prep, soil and labor are the rest.
| Job | Typical starting price |
|---|---|
| Sod installed with basic prep | about $1.50 per sq ft |
| Sod only (pallet pickup, you install) | about $0.30–$0.80 per sq ft |
| Small front yard (about 800–1,500 sq ft) | about $1,200–$2,500 |
| Lawn leveling (minor regrading) | about $650 |
| Screened topsoil | about $40 per cubic yard, plus delivery |
| Top dressing spread for you | material plus about $100–$200 per cubic yard to spread |
These are typical Arlington-area starting points, not a fixed menu. Every estimate is itemized after we see the yard.
Bermuda is usually the least expensive sod, St. Augustine sits in the middle, and Zoysia costs the most. See sod types compared.
Cutting out and hauling away dead grass and weeds adds labor and disposal. Bare dirt costs less to prep.
Arlington's heavy clay often needs topsoil before sod. Yards with low spots, poor drainage or soil against the foundation need more grading. See lawn leveling.
Narrow side gates, steep slopes and backyards with no truck access mean more hand-carrying. Larger areas usually cost less per square foot.
Send us the rough size of the area (length times width) and a photo, or call (682) 297-7266. We'll give you an itemized estimate. Ready to plan? See sod installation in Arlington.
Most installed jobs are priced per square foot, typically from about $1.50 in the Arlington area including basic prep. A pallet of sod covers about 400–500 square feet, depending on the farm.
Buying sod only runs about $0.30–$0.80 per square foot, but you'll still need to remove the old lawn, rent a sod cutter, bring in soil, and lay and roll everything the same day before it dries out. Many people pay for prep and lay it themselves.
Our estimates list removal and haul-off as their own line so you can see it.
Tell us your address, the rough size of the yard and what you want fixed. A photo of the problem area helps. We'll reply with a clear, itemized estimate.
